Theta Deuteron, OWU Cbangin^^^Bjrjji^e Says By Dale Bruce Purple Legionnaire "Is Theta Deuteron the same as when I was throughout the country in my work as As cially happy that I can ren3bT-wq,n affir sistant reply. Brothers, do you realize that the curl'enL college undergraduates today will be living approximately 20, yes 20, years of their lives in the 21st century — to many of us an era Director of Alumni Affairs at Ohio Deuteron. Fijis are not by any means alone, however, ★ My emphatic aTi§^i^ is to all three of these {Jtiestions, Wesleyan, and as Purple Legionnaire of Theta in making this inquiry, and the question soon expands to — "Has the fraternity system changed?", and perhaps most important — From Old "Has Ohio Wesley^l. in college?". . . That's the question I'm asked frequently as I meet with graduate brothers of Jules Verne, Buck Rogers and Tom Swift? (Continued on page 2) To New THETA DEUTERON STAR * Vol. 13 No. 2 JULY, 1982 Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, Ohio Construction Begun June 5 Great Year Looked For For Addition By Crystal Additional Wilkinson construction Lodge was for begun "Next year will be one of our best," promised new the first week of June accord ing to W. A. Manuel, chair man of the House tion Committee. tal The proposed plan is to be completed by September of this year in time for fall rush. The $40,000-plus addition will include enlarged dining space, increased kitchen area, new quarters for our house mother, creased room Mrs. Talley, and kitchen Chapter President Gary Crys Construc and in dining THE NEW CABINET .chosen just before Spring vaca tion: (1. to r.) Shane Bartleson, Jim Hilborn, Gary Crystal, Bob Gebhart and Larry Warren. (Photo by Powell) Fiji Campus Activities Crystal before was spring The other cabinet members 1962-63 are Treasurer Bob Gebhart, Recording Sec retary Jim Hilborn, Corres ponding Secretary Larry War ren and Historian Shane Bart ROOM PAINTING The study rooms of the lodge will receive their first painting since the house was built, it was de leson. Better Than Ever In campus activities, Theta Deuteron saw a fabulous sea President Crystal attribut ed the expected chapter suc Bruce ran unopposed in his race for Senior Class Presi son. In one of the best years dent that the chapter will probably ever have, Fiji held the great majority of top campus of cations of Dorm Counselor and summer vacation by Uni versity painters and be completed for Rush Week. fices. cided before vacation. The will week. just vacation to head the chapter during a three-hour election meeting. for storage. work last elected be done over Dining Room The new dining area will be largely glassed in to afford a view of the glen behind the house, and will probably be ihree steps higher than the present dining room. The new construction is the result of a study by a com bined graduate-undergraduate committee. After seeing the (Continued on back page) Dale Larabee, elected junior, President of the was In ter-Fraternity Council, and Bruce Ewen, junior, was suc cessful in his bid for Senior Class President. Dale was chosen by the as he sported qualifi house. The new Managing Editor of the Transcript is John Woolley, sophomore. John's Student Government and lations year. Committee this past good this scholarship semester are strong," he said. ed many positions of impor T'scripters Tom Cowden, junior, was selected as Business Manager of the Transcript after serving in the same capacity for the chairman Re a Many Positions experience Public for "The brothers have assum previous the ces showing Men's Glee Club. Fraternity Presidents Assem bly after having served as of cess to several factors. "Chan Associate included Editor Editor. McNeil, sophomore, has Steve tak- (Continued on back page) tance tinued. on campus," "We are he con a com in manding lead in the race for the intramural trophy." (Continued on page 4) MOVING? We would appreciate no tification of any changes of address so that we may keep our graduate brother file up to date. \r\nTHETA DEUTERON STAR JULY, 1962 ' Chapter, College Changing. Six Brothers (Continued from page 1) Deuteron of today to more in this next centruy the popu completely its needed Give Rings, Vans j lation of the world will double — and in many areas today, obligations to the serious mission of deadly higher In the warm days of Spring particularly in Asia, there is a education? critical food shortage even with our current population Basically this — we must do everything within our figures? power to assist our National I am certain that you do. You need only read the daily newspaper, watch or listen to a newscast, to be Do you know also that with constantly reminded of the the utilization of atomic pow Dale Bruce the ominous shadows being by international com munism. These are a few of the al most incomprehensive prob lems of the next century, and from this, today's undergrad uates will be required to deal with — and not merely deal with — but solve, if the demo cratic civilization in which we live is to continue to exist and to prosper, problems such as no generation in history has ever encountered before. How will our undergrad uates cope with these momen tous tasks? Ohio Wesleyan University and colleges and universities throughout the United States represent one of the foremost •ools for successfully solving se problems which will mingly threaten their very stence. ."'his wondrous tool at the posal of the undergraduates higher education — to a gree, and at a level exceed ing all past efforts. Gentlemen, that is why new victim crop to of Fijis feminine fell charms. Below are listed the broth Officers in creating and main er taining an atmosphere within gaged or married since Sep our undergraduate Chapter of seriousness of purpose, of self tember. who have become en ENGAGEMENTS to scholarship, world is walking as regards cast a motivation, and of dedication precarious tightrope that our er — for constructive, or . . . for destructive ends; and of fulfill Ohio Wesleyan has changed I am happy to report to you that today's undergraduate Fiji arrives for college than we were — and well he should be—for it is more difficult to be admit and are changing. If this University and our beloved Chapter are the same as they were when you were in college — whether you grad uated in 1961 as Jim Herring did, or in 1906 as "Win" Wor- ted and increasingly harder to line did, or in 1945 as did Wesleyan is decaying and with it our civilization, for higher education today must be a constantly moving — Sellers, '62, Judy MARRIAGES Jim Brown, '62 versity, It is our responsibility then, Joe to see that these attitudes and motivations of the undergrad uate brothers are exploited Darling, '63, Deuteron as an integral part Duke University. of the fraternity system and of higher education, is meet ing its responsibilities for the fullest preparation of these to Pat Art Davidson, '64, to Alice Meyers, Delta Delta Delta, Ray Esch, '62, to Janet Al len, Kappa Kappa Gamma. Pat Huber, to Sandy young stantly progressing process, if dous tasks that lie ahead of George, Ohio State Univer it is to successfully meet its formidable challenges. Obviously, the fraternity system must change and pro them. sity, '62. HELP NEEDED IN RUSH gress accordingly if it is to be an effective part of this all- Dear Brother Fiji: Actually, we must prove that we can do our job better than, not merely as well as— to fully justify our position :n higher education today. What can we as graduate brothers do to assist the Theta TAeta Peutertm Star Published during the school year by the Theta Deuteron chapter of Phi Gamma Delta, Ohio Wesleyan University, Dela ware, Ohio. tremen '62, constantly adjusting — con important tool. the Laura Bassani, Lyndhurst, O. to the fullest, and that Theta for to Conway, Kappa Delta, Wit tenberg University. stay at Ohio Wesleyan Uni men to better prepared and is changing, and that is why the fraternity system and Theta Deuteron have changed Chuck Richey, or in 1954 as Harry Ebeling — then Ohio Ed Allen, Delta Gamma. Past experience has shown us that reliance on judgement of our graduate brothers brings forth many good Phi Gams. It is with this in mind that Theta Deuteron once again asks for your cooperation in finding a pledge class made up of top in coming freshmen. You are probably aware of the addition of three new fraternity houses to Williams Drive, due to be completed for rush week of 1962. Because of the obvious advantages which these new houses give to the Sigs, Delts, and Sig Eps, the prob lem of pledging the best men has grown increasingly more competitive. It is for this reason that we are relying upon a system of securing all available information on good Fiji prospects through you and other members of the graduate chapter, tf aid us in our rushing program. Any information you send us in the coming months will EDITOR BRUCE CHRISMAN Layout Editor John Woolley CHAPTER OFFICERS *ARY CRYSTAL, President' JIM HILBORN, Rec-d. Sec. BOB GEBHART, Treasurer SHANE BARTLESON, Historian LARRY WARREN, Corresponding Secretary be greatly appreciated. We assure you that we will extend the traditional Fiji hospitality to any men you may send us. Fraternally yours. Chuck Pitcock Rush Chairman Please address all mail to Chuck Pitcock 3652 Stoer Road Shaker Heights 22, Ohio \r\nTHETA JULY. 1962 DEUTERON STAR Fijis Take 11th All-Sport IM Crown Only Lost Twice In Lost 13 Years Theta Deutron won its eleventh all-sport intramural crown in the last 13 years, beating the second place Phi Psis. The freshman trophy went to Sigma Chi closely trailed by the Fiji freshmen. The 200 point lead, built up during fall and winter sport programs, dwindled to a mere 47 points this spring, as the SAEs and Phi Psis put on a strong spring burst of strength. The Fijis had romped through the football season winning all seven of their games and scoring 248 points to an aggregate •Mi opponent score of 7. The Purplemen took second in their volleyball league (6-1) in the fall but came back with a first in the spring. The basketball championship also fell to the Fiji team with a 7-0 record. As school champs, Theta Deutron has won 31 of the last 32 games and has won the last 28 league games Volleyballers Win Their League in a row. The wrestling championship Fijis Represent House In Athletics; Hold Top Positions In Nearly All Sports Theta Deuteron Fijis were well represented on all var sity teams this past year. In the fall, the gridiron had a purple hue as six of our team and the All Methodist named for Athlete of the his outstanding ance against Week perform Denison Uni versity. Other Fijis on the starting team were Don "Tiger" Gas- Cordes. track meet, losing to the SAEs (57-48), and came in sec the conference, second team were Nick Fiji Swimmers In swimming. Brother Jim Brown was named co-captain for the second straight year. were fall 200 yard butterfly and the leagues and placed second in was on the All individual medley. His times in the butterfly (Continued on back page) Methodist throughout the season. Slabaugh was voted to the All Ohio Conference first freshmen and their spring basketball won their volleyball league. In tennis both their competitors The Fiji, who have lost the IM I crown only once since 1951 took the title last year by about a 200-point margin. Jerry Heman, house Intra mural after IM Chairman, hearing outcome, of commented this "This year's was a whole house effort. There are very few men in the house who not did participate in IM's in one sport or another. ' He added that "although we TOP FIJI ATHELETES include these five: (1. to r.) Gary ShaaL Slabaugh The made it to the finals. 6'7" mainstays winning six and losing one. Enjoying a fine season, Brown Athlete 5'8" guard, real ond in their baseball league set conference records in the was ketball team in history were Theta Deuteron's own "Mutt and Jeff" duo. center, the Fijis of Washburn "Bulldog" McLennan, Larry Fisher, Rick Horsfall and Bob Montgomery. Contributing to Ohio Wesleyan's most successful bas Washburn, In spring sports, the Week twice, second team All Ohio Conference, second rebounder in the conference, third scorer on the team, and Other Lettermen Also lettering were Grant Larry of all divisions. in back; and Larry Zipsir, run ning halfback. Ray Slabaugh, In individual sports, Fijis have placed in the top three took second in the intramural basketball person, guard; John Kercher, guard; Harry Faulkner, cen ter; Jere Crosby, flanking and in Pry, Chuck Metzger, and Bill team. was in tramural swimming. was third in the balloting for the most outstanding player He in and close race the took second Other Fiji members of the team. scorer on the team. Athlete of the Week, and is the cap tain-elect for next year's receiving, men and in a Phi Gams also Tournament brothers started on the foot ball team. Tom Grissom tied for the Ohio Conference lead pass Tournament squad. also fell to the Fiji Muscle- OWU's number two golfer; Jim Brown, two-time swimming team co-captain; Larry Washburn, first string OWU basketball center; track captain Herbie Flaum, and next year's basketball captain Ray Slabaugh. (Photo by Powell) are losing a lot of good sen iors, I think we can look for ward to another next year." good year \r\n175 Grad Brothers Crystal Reports... (Continued from page 1) rush program is in "Our very capable hands, and the pledge training program is un dergoing a close scrutiny and activities inside the chap ter." Brother Crystal's election followed three years of cam pus activities including YMCA president, Ohio Wesleyan revision. Also we will have had the new addition to Transcript Wilkinson ager, Circle K secretary, house Lodge by early circulating man Back For Pig Dinner ner and the gathering together of bringing in of the pig by the 175 graduate brothers. class of '65 and the presenta The dinner, held in the Memorial Union Building, was tion of the William A. Manual Freshman Scholarship Awtard to Bruce Chrisman. who achieved a 3.73 point fall." activities chairman and cam Crystal also commended this year's senior class. "I feel Bruce enlightened by the speech of Ewen's successful senior class that president bid. John N. Stauffer, Dean of Wittenberg University and Di rector of Phi Gamma Delta's Educational Bureau. class this is year's one of graduating the finest paign manager Treasurer for Gebhart is a groups of men with whom I member of Men's Court and have ever had of working." has worked the pleasure ship Senior Leaders "Not only have they shown leadership evidenced on campus by three men as in and in IFC Scholar Pledge Training Corresponding S e c r e- Committees. He was '61 Phi tary Warren, winner of the Gam rush chairman. Manuel Award (top freshman scholar) has been scholarship Recording Secretary Hilborn was president of his Omicron Delta Kappa (men's leadership honorary society), freshman dorm and has work but they have also been active mittees. and keenly interested in the social chairman. ed on several He was house com last year's Highlights of the Pig Din Norris Pig Dinner saw the initiation of sixteen new Fijis were the traditional average. Smith Talks Elden T. Smith, Ohio Wes- leyan's Vice-President of Aca demic Affairs, spoke briefly on the value of the fraternity system. John Stauffer's speech chairman and a varsity wrest was ler. Today and in the Future." Historian Bartleson trans ferred to OWU this fall after being initiated to MIT. 3 More Houses Bring Total To 8 entitled "Fraternities, The program was filled out by Brother George Sternad who served ably as symposi- arch and Section Chief Bob Gardner who presented the reunion classes and the Gold en Owl Certificates. Don Jones, class of '60, gave the benediction. The following men were initiated; Pete Sabatino, Dick Ewen, Denny Newman, John Hoberg, Bruce Chrisman, Bill Lange, Dave Haney, Pete Cheney, Doug Mclntyre, Pete Thompson, Joe Linville, Bob Botjer, Norm Neeley, Steve Sims, John Warren, and John Mooney. On Sunday morning the traditional Pig Dinner Brunch was held at Wilkinson Lodge. After the meal Brother Dale Bruce, '52, Purple Legionnaire of Theta Deuteron, gave some chapter highlights of the year. House Addition Dr. William Manual spok to the group about the ne\ house addition, and Chid Mill made his usual scintillatin remarks. THREE MORE FRATERNITIES have followed the 1955 Fiji lead, moving to the Wil liams Campus. The latest arrivals, whose houses will be completed by September, are ig ma Phi Epsilon {upper left). Sigma Chi (upper right, and Delta Tau Delta (midd e rig One other house is planning a move to the hill from town in the near future. Alpha Undergraduate B r o t h e Charlie Mills, a chip off th old block, presented an oir standing chapter report of th past year's achievements. Phi has the option on the lot nearest to the freshmen dorms. The hill houses now inc u e. Harry Ebeling gave a final cial report and explained th Pi Phi Delta Theta and Sig Ep. Wilkinson Lodge is pictured in the center. source of funds (clockwise from upper right) Sigs, Delts, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Phi Kappa Psi, Beta Theta (Photos by Leighner) for house construction. the nc \r\nTHETA DEUTERON STAR JULY, 1962 Many Phi Gam Athletics On College Teams . . . (Continued fiom page 3) were good enough to qualify "Tiger Award" for the most aggressive wrestler. him for the NCAA meet. Newman finished with a 10- cindermen to a Brother person is catcher, and fresh fine season. Steve Enck broke man Norm Neely is the first the school track record in the team right fielder. Rounding OWU record by winning the 4 record, getting most of his competition on the team from Athlete of Warren, his own pledge broth 9.75 hundred and Chuck Pit- er. cock a Brown also set the another Week award six times. Other Fijis on the swimming team were Doug James and Joe Windsor. Purple Fijis Wrestlers represented wrestling team Newman and Newman, named a the on were John Spring rolled around find ing Fijis Gary Schaal Charlie Mills on the the team. Denny Fiji Tracksters Warren. freshman, winner was of the and golf Another Dave team) Fiji captain was Flaum (of the track who is leading the high jump, 6' 3%". Art going over Davidson at ran a out the team are Ted LeiboJe and Bruce Ewen. 0 1:58 half mile. Fresh man Bruce Chrisman was the leading hurdler on the team. We are represented on the lacrosse team by brothers, Chris Hetzel, Larry Zipsir, and Joe Darling. In baseball, Toby Aaron is a starting pitcher, Don Cas- Addition... (Continued from page 1) house in use for six the committee felt need for a years, definite improvements to meet present deficiencies. Campus Positions Fall To Fijis (Continued from page 1) en over the duties of Circula tion Manager of the Tran script. The newly President and elected Vice- Treasurer of the YMCA are Gerry Boston, sophomore, and Ray Slabaugh, junior. Both had held positions on the "Y" this past The undergraduate chapter has undertaken as projects the Next year's Court will again include three Fijis among the resentation in Circle "K" this nine members: Quinn Mills, Bob Gebhart, and freshman past year as well as having the largest fraternity contin Bruce Chrisman. Mills is gent in "W" Clan. the Court's new Chief Justice. Three Fijis also occupy committee positions in InterFraternity Council. Steve Mc Neil is chairman of Public Fijis have had large rep Theta Deuteron re ported two 4.0's first semester. Quinn Mills maintained his Relations Retiring president of the YMCA is Gary Crystal, our is Warren, a freshman, was ap- new chapter president. poinited of 3.75. Men Court Three Fijis have held posi tions on Men's Court this past year, with Ray Esch, senior, presiding over the court as Chief Justice, and Quinh Mills and Bob Gebhart, both juniors, serving as justices. THETA DEUTERON STAR Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity 35 Williams Drive Delaware, Ohio Form 3547 Requested Gerry Boston of Rush. John vice-chairman of Scholarship. John Kercher, junior, has recently been appointed as Social Chairman of OWU Student Government, the first Fiji to hold three years. this office in present stockroom for a weight room, and possibly the construction Rec. Room In addition to the new con struction, the present recrea tion room will be remodeled so that it can be used more effectively for lounging and recreation. Five Social Chairman the In the area of academic ex cellence, perfect average at Wesleyan, while Gerry Boston brought his up from a previous high and of of a new patio. year as committee chairmen. chairman furnishing other brothers made Dean's List. They are: seniors This remodeling should save Roe Seiberling and Chris Hetzel, junior Larry Warren, sophomore Larry Washburn, some of the wear and tear of and membership has increased to man. freshman Bruce Chris the present living room and furniture, ninety-one. since the chapter